Destinations Round-up: 15 February
New album out by RSG, upgraded tastes in Qatar, Jordan welcomes a record 1.32 million GCC visitors, and Saudi Arabia tightens visa regulations. Meanwhile, Qiddiya...
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Hotels Round-up: 15 February
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Abu Dhabi sets the standard, Dubai leads in hotel openings, Oman’s hospitality revenue on the up, and more luxury brands expand across the Middle East. Hyatt’s...
Aviation Round-up: 15 February
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Oman Air offers more affordable travel, Riyadh Air debuts sonic brand, Saudia adds 11 new destinations, Etihad sees good January growth and boosts Atlanta flights,...
Aviation Round-up: 8 February
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MEA aviation market projected to reach $44.7B by 2030, flyadeal’s launches new flights to Pakistan, Saudia goes direct flights from Chattogram to Jeddah, Riyadh Air...
Hotels Round-up: 8 February
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From luxurious openings to extensive renovations, the latest includes Hilton’s stylish Cairo Nile Maadi Hotel, Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha’s modern makeover, Marriott’s historic Cairo hotel...
Destinations Round-up: 8 February
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This week’s highlights include Aqaba hosting the Destination Wedding Planners Congress, Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge’s 34th edition, Qatar’s record-breaking cruise season, Saudi Arabia’s rising popularity...
Hotels Round-up: 1 February
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Qatar’s tourism sector soars with 10 million hotel room nights sold in 2024; and we llok at new sustainable luxury approaches and hotel launches in...
Destinations Round-up: 1 February
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Abu Dhabi sees 26% more visitors, while other cities put on new festivals, luxury exhibitions, and world-class sporting events. Dubai’s top restaurants celebrate Lunar New Year...
Aviation Round-up: 1 February
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Etihad Celebrates Lunar New Year, Riyadh Air’s successful test flight, Emirates resumed flights to Beirut, Qatar Airways extended partnership with PSG, Oman Air’s financial turnaround and...
Aviation Round-up: 25 January
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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi carried 3.5 million passengers in 2024, while Turkish Airlines launched new routes and was named the safest airline in Europe. Emirates...